Expressway Logistics: Enhancing Compliance and Reducing Costs with Motive's IoT Solutions
Technology Category
- Cybersecurity & Privacy - Security Compliance
- Functional Applications - Fleet Management Systems (FMS)
Applicable Industries
- Buildings
- Transportation
Applicable Functions
- Logistics & Transportation
- Quality Assurance
Use Cases
- Leasing Finance Automation
- Transportation Simulation
About The Customer
Expressway Logistics is a family-owned trucking and logistics company based in Columbus, Ohio. The company is committed to providing safe, reliable, and dependable service to its customers by hauling and delivering a variety of freight types. The company has a fleet size of 36 and is focused on scaling its operations while maintaining high standards of safety and compliance. The company's Safety Director, Ellen McDonald, a former driver with over 30 years of experience, plays a crucial role in ensuring the company's commitment to safety and compliance.
The Challenge
Expressway Logistics, a family-owned trucking and logistics company based in Columbus, Ohio, was facing challenges in scaling its operations. The company was seeking a solution to prevent violations, improve compliance, and lower costs. The existing system they were using for compliance management was not user-friendly and did not provide a comprehensive view of the fleet's operations. The company was also spending a significant amount of time managing compliance, which was hindering their growth. The challenge was to find a solution that could automate compliance, improve safety, and enhance the efficiency of the fleet's operations.
The Solution
Expressway Logistics chose Motive's Vehicle Gateway and its suite of compliance management tools to address their challenges. The solution provided by Motive was easy to use and offered a comprehensive view of the fleet's operations. The Compliance Hub feature of the solution allowed the company to quickly identify drivers who were more prone to violations. This helped the company to proactively manage compliance and reduce the time spent on compliance management by 50%. The solution also provided visibility into the drivers' logs and CSA Insights, enabling the company to monitor the fleet's compliance health and proactively contact drivers if they were on their way toward a violation or engaging in high-risk behavior. The solution also supported the company's initiative to reward and retain safe drivers.
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